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Module |
Date |
Assignments, Group Work... |
| Pre-Week | Jan 21-27 | Post biographies, review syllabus |
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Introduction Week (Week 1) |
Jan 28 - Feb 3 | Post biographies, review syllabus, web-based training |
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Module 1 (Week 2-3) |
Feb 4 - 17 | On Thursday, Feb 14, study groups are to post a definition of the term "multimedia". |
| Module 2 (Week 4-5) Perception and Processing |
Feb 18 - Mar 3 | At the end of Module 2 (Mar 3 ) students are to submit an individual essay with the title: "Multimedia: Worth the effort?". This essay has to cover at least the following topics: Advantages and disadvantages of multimedia learning, basic guidelines for the use of multimedia in Distance Education, general conclusion, and must not exceed 10 pages in print (double spaced). The grade for this essay will contribute 15 % to the final grade. |
| Module 3 (Week 6-8) Application of Multimedia |
Mar 4 - 24 | |
| Module 4 (Week 9-11) Using Online Media |
Mar 25 - Apr 14 | At the end of Module 4 (Apr 14) students must have joined a study group which has to submit an essay with the title: "The impact of the Internet on Distance Education". This essay has to cover at least the following topics: Advantages and disadvantages of online learning in Distance Education, individual and organizational requirements for successful online Distance Education, general conclusion, and must not exceed 15 pages in print (double spaced). The grade for this essay will contribute 35 % to the final grade. |
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Module 5 (Week 12-13) |
Apr 15 - 28 | |
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Module 6 (Week 14-15) |
Apr 29 - May 14 | Before the end of Module 6 (May 14) students must submit an individual essay with the title: "Project proposal for the introduction of Web-Based Training at the Forinstance Inc.". This essay has to cover at least the following topics: Advantages and disadvantages of Web-Based Training (WBT) in companies, basic requirements for staff and organization, critical evaluation of the Web-Based Training "Learning in Electronic Media" used in the course, suggested improvements of the course WBT, draft for a roll-out plan of the WBT in a company, and must not exceed 20 pages in print. The grade for this essay will contribute 50 % to the final grade. Materials and hints for this project will be posted already after Module 2. |